Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Eric Kamoga

Kampala
“No place or person is the same, Let’s not compare and just enjoy"
Eric Kamoga

Summary

Enthusiastic tour guide with passion for cultivating unforgettable travel experiences. Excellent historical knowledge of destinations with excellent organizational and public speaking skills. Skilled storyteller favored by guests for talent to weave stories and history of sites and venues into entertaining monologue.

Overview

6
years of professional experience
1
Certificate

Work History

Swanair Tours And Travel
Kampala

Tourist Guide
07.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Guided groups of up to 3 people on scheduled tours.
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
  • Answered questions, pointed out important features and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
  • Provided information on various sites throughout area, relaying little-known stories to provide interest.
  • Planned and executed efficient tour routes by using maps and other navigational tools.
  • Worked closely with management staff to create new and lucrative tours.

The Uganda Safari Company
Kampala

Tourist Guide
05.2021 - Current

Job overview

    • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
    • Developed engaging and informative scripts, guiding tour members through attractions.
    • Checked tour vehicles for cleanliness, safety, and functionality 85%.
    • Planned and executed efficient tour routes by using maps and other navigational tools.
    • Collaborated with other tour guides to provide comprehensive and enjoyable experience.
    • Informed tour members of safety risks associated with attractions, confirming customer security.
    • Worked closely with management staff to create new and lucrative tours.
    • Utilized effective communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer issues quickly.
    • Established positive relationships with tour members through fun and engaging conversation.
    • Delivered timely and accurate updates to tour coordinator regarding tour progress.
    • Continued learning and updating knowledge about tour areas, culture, and history to provide accurate, timely and exciting information to tour groups.
    • Provided information on various sites throughout area, relaying little-known stories to provide interest.

Mystic Adventures Ltd
Kampala

Tourist-guide
12.2019 - Current

Job overview

    • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
    • Guided groups of up to 7 people on scheduled tours.
    • Answered questions, pointed out important features, and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
    • Entertained tour guests with various props and signs for maximum engagement, fun, and lasting memories.
    • Continued learning and updating knowledge about tour areas, culture and history to provide accurate, timely and exciting information to tour groups.
    • Provided information on various sites throughout area, relaying little-known stories to provide interest.
    • Adapted to unexpected schedule changes by being flexible and adjusting itineraries to keep tours moving smoothly.
    • Collected and deposited payments from guests.
    • Managed tour groups by keeping on schedule and quickly handling issues to promote positive experiences.
    • Communicated professionally with customers, answering questions and addressing concerns to boost satisfaction.
    • Maintained vehicles and audio equipment to keep resources working and available for tour use.
    • Trained to handle medical issues and accidents to take appropriate action and promote safety and well-being of tour groups.
    • Planned and organized tours by determining routes, selecting sights and landmarks to visit, and coordinating transportation and accommodations.
    • Assisted tour members with luggage, bags and maps while handling other helpful tasks.
    • Established positive relationships with tour members through fun and engaging conversation.
    • Planned and executed efficient tour routes by using maps and other navigational tools.
    • Utilized effective communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer issues quickly.
    • Demonstrated superior professionalism while interacting with customers and vendors.
    • Checked tour vehicles for cleanliness, safety and functionality.
    • Delivered timely and accurate updates to tour coordinator regarding tour progress.

Beyond the Sky Tours and Travel Bureau
Kampala

Tourist Driver
03.2017 - 08.2018

Job overview

    • Answered questions, pointed out important features and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
    • Maintained accurate records of tour members and managed customer paperwork for organizational maintenance.
    • Checked tour vehicles for cleanliness, safety and functionality.
    • Planned and executed efficient tour routes by using maps and other navigational tools.
    • Assisted tour members with luggage, bags and maps while handling other helpful tasks.
    • Guided groups of up to 10 people on scheduled tours.
    • Worked closely with management staff to create new and lucrative tours.
    • Arranged for additional resources and personnel when needed to accommodate larger tour requests.

Education

Uganda Christian University
Mukono

Associate in Ornithology from Ornithology And Conservation of Bird Habitat
05.2021

University Overview

This was a new course introduced at the Uganda Christian university under Business studies.

Kampala Polytechnic Mengo
Kampala

No Degree from Electrical Installation
02.2014

University Overview

Due to a retake in Electrical Principals. and failure to raise funds to redo the paper, i never secured a degree.

Skills

  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Baggage Assistance
  • Local History
  • Special Needs Clients
  • Customer Engagement
  • Critical Thinking
  • Tourism Management
  • Handling Payments
  • Local Traffic Regulations
  • Navigational Skills
  • Plan Tour Routes
  • Transportation and Travel
  • Ensuring Guest Safety
  • Travel recommendations
  • Tourism management

Affiliations

  • Uganda Tourism Board
  • Uganda Tour Guides Association


Certification

  • Tourist Driving, Uganda Safari Guides Association - 26th Feb - 1st March 2019
  • Professional Guides and Urban Tourism, Kampala Capital city Authority, 11th 12th April 2019
  • Defensive/Refresher Driving course, Automobile Association of uganda, may 2018

Timeline

Tourist Guide

Swanair Tours And Travel
07.2022 - Current

Tourist Guide

The Uganda Safari Company
05.2021 - Current

Tourist-guide

Mystic Adventures Ltd
12.2019 - Current

Tourist Driver

Beyond the Sky Tours and Travel Bureau
03.2017 - 08.2018

Uganda Christian University

Associate in Ornithology from Ornithology And Conservation of Bird Habitat

Kampala Polytechnic Mengo

No Degree from Electrical Installation

Languages

Luganda
Native language
English
Advanced
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Eric Kamoga